In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 288 minutes, completing the 2110km route in 24h 57min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 21, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 57min (288 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 55min
- Energy: ~371 kWh
- Distance: 2110km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
29h 45min |
24h 57min |
| Charging time: |
6h 12min |
1h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~379 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 17% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Auchan Korzó (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 3:
Lajosmizse pihenőhely kelet (64 min, 13% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
AquaCity (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
Moya (66 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen S7 (13 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl Park Nad Balatonem (77 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
LKW Parkplatz (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 9:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (77 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (12 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Lotników (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Lakeside (17 min, 12% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Rudniki Południe (28 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 288-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2110km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 55min vs 6h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~371 kWh vs ~436 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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